I Work with Kids

After being put through the wringer, my mind immediately went to the negative. Ugh...my job is hard!

I thought...

I work with kids. I work with tough kids. I work with tough, non-compliant kids. I work with tough, non-compliant kids who refuse to turn in homework. I work with tough, non-compliant kids who refuse to turn in homework but ace tests. I will teach them.

Reframe

I work with kids. I work with brave kids. I work with brave, skeptical kids. I work with brave, skeptical kids who reject the status quo. I work with brave, skeptical kids who reject the status quo, and are intelligent despite it. They will teach me.

I really could have stopped at I WORK WITH KIDS - it's really that simple.
Best,
Lindsay